If you want to explore the beautiful folk music culture of North India, you must understand the significance of the Dholak. This is yet another Indian musical instrument which is basically a side drum and the music delivered via the instrument signifies celebration and enjoyment of life. The folk music is generally the reflection of the culture of a group of people representing their way of leading life. The Dholak seems to be the perfect instrument complimenting with the different celebratory situations.

In fact, if you minutely observed the songs of the Bollywood industry, you must have noticed that there is an extensive use of this amazing side drum in the songs. Dholaks have been mainly used in those songs where there is any wedding or marriage sequence, any festival or happy moments. The instrument is an inregral part of the music industry in Bollywood and the music directors use it in distinct ways.